Robert Lee "Bob" Tallman

Robert Lee “Bob” Tallman, 75, of Sioux City passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 at a local care facility. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at the Nelson Berger Northside Chapel. Visitation one hour prior to the service. Online condolences may be directed to www.meyerbroschapels.com. 

Bob was born February 3, 1944, in Sioux City, Iowa to James and Evon (Ryder) Tallman. He attended Cooper School and East Junior, graduating from East High School in 1962, and attended Morningside College until he joined the United States Marine Corps in 1965. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam and was honorably discharged in 1968.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Dean Engel, whom he married on November 4, 1970 in West Point, Nebraska; four daughters, Jaimee (Jason) Scala of Ames, Iowa, Andria Nelson of West Des Moines, Iowa; Mandy (Kevin) Engel Cartie of Sioux City, Kathy Engel Stabler of Peyton, Colorado; grandchildren, Cassandra, Tiffany and Lucas Nelson, Trevor Kalsem and Joe Pierce Scala, Melissa, Scarlett, Gabriel, and Alexandria Tallman; Matthew, Rachel and Owen Michael Tallman, Noah and Campbell Engel Cartie, Leah Kurt; two sisters, Rebecca (Robert) Clelland and Mary (Gene) Nitzschke; niece and nephews, Adam, Steven, and Sarah Nitzschke, two sisters-in-law, Joanne Hammack of South Sioux City, Nebraska, and Erma Fitch of Ponca, Nebraska; and a cadre of friends, including Veterans, Chester Juarez of Irwindale, California and Robert Kroymann of Traer, Iowa, who served with him in the Marine Corps in Vietnam; and special friend Ronnie Wauhob.

He worked for 28 years in various packinghouses, including IBP in Dakota City and West Point, Monfort in Des Moines and Marshalltown; retiring from ConAgra Specialty Grain in 2005. He worked part-time at the Pet Spa in Dakota City caring for animals and at Girls, Inc. of Sioux City as Mr. Bob the cook and counselor. He was devoted to his own dogs and loved taking them for their daily ride in his “Lift Your Leg Limousine,” to the Dairy Sweet in Jackson for ice cream cones for all. 

Bob loved his family and the Marine Corps, old cars and car shows and ran many marathons, including the Chicago Marathon in 1985.  

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, son, Michael; two aunts, Donna Ryder Grover and Beverly Ryder Lovell; two uncles, Burton Lovell and Dave Grover, and cousins, David and Richard Grover.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bob’s name to Partners for Patriots, located at 3312 210^th St., Anthon, IA 51004, or to the charity of your choice.